PhD - Marketing Program By BI Norwegian Business School |Top Universities
Program Duration

48 monthsProgram duration

Application Deadline

01 Dec, 2024Application Deadline

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Main Subject Area

MarketingMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Marketing

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The programme focuses on developing the doctoral candidates' theoretical knowledge and methodological skills required to become successful marketing researchers. The department seeks candidates with a strong background in disciplines that are fundamental to marketing such as economics, psychology and statistics; candidates are intellectually curious, interested in an academic career in research and teaching, and possess strong communication and analytical skills. It is expected that graduates of the programme will be placed at leading research institutions. Previous placements include Cass Business School, Grenoble Ecole de Management, Nanyang University, University of Groningen, Free University Amsterdam, and ESCP London.

The four-year study programme leading to a PhD degree is designed to allow you to conduct in-depth research. In addition, it is comprised of a course component, seminars, PhD committees, pre-doctoral defence, and lastly, dissertation and final defence. 25% of the time is reserved for teaching.

Program overview

Main Subject

Marketing

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The programme focuses on developing the doctoral candidates' theoretical knowledge and methodological skills required to become successful marketing researchers. The department seeks candidates with a strong background in disciplines that are fundamental to marketing such as economics, psychology and statistics; candidates are intellectually curious, interested in an academic career in research and teaching, and possess strong communication and analytical skills. It is expected that graduates of the programme will be placed at leading research institutions. Previous placements include Cass Business School, Grenoble Ecole de Management, Nanyang University, University of Groningen, Free University Amsterdam, and ESCP London.

The four-year study programme leading to a PhD degree is designed to allow you to conduct in-depth research. In addition, it is comprised of a course component, seminars, PhD committees, pre-doctoral defence, and lastly, dissertation and final defence. 25% of the time is reserved for teaching.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

90+
6.5+
  • Hold a Master of Science (MSc) or comparable degree within the fields of economics and business administration or an area in which BI offers a PhD specialisation.
  • Have minimum B (4) in Grade Point Average (GPA), five-point scale (A=five, =three, =one).
  • Hold a Master's degree that includes thesis work (15 to 30 ECTS).
  • Have an adequate level of academic and English language proficiency. This may require specific documentation by proficiency tests such as TOEFL or IELTS. Applicants will be informed if this is needed.
  • In particular cases, GMAT or GRE tests may be required. Applicants will be informed if this is needed.
01 Dec 2024
4 Years
Aug
  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

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Study at BI Norwegian Business School for fresh perspectives on business, equality, sustainability, and leadership.

At BI Norwegian Business School you will be part of a network where academics and business professionals co-create a more sustainable future. Eight of ten bachelor students, and nine out of ten master students, secure a job within six months after graduating.

We are an international school where the majority of our master programmes are taught in English, as well are our bachelor programmes in Business Administration, Data Science for Business, and Digital Business. 20 percent of the master students at BI are internationals, and more than 80 different nationalities are represented on our campuses.

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Studying in Norway will introduce you to the Scandinavian leadership model and the egalitarian lifestyle of the Nordics. You will experience Norwegian culture, history, and spectacular landscapes. 

By living in Norway you will also understand why this small country has the world’s highest productivity per worker, and how empowering gender equality has contributed to our wealth.

Top international school

BI’s results on rankings and accreditations are your guarantee that your degree will be valued wherever you may go in the world after you graduate. Our ability to balance close ties to the business community with research-based knowledge has set us apart from other schools.

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